Clinical Data Scientist

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Clinical Data Scientist building R Shiny dashboards and statistical tools for ICON’s sponsor-dedicated clinical trial programs. Ensuring CDISC-compliant outputs and modernized data workflows.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain R Shiny applications for clinical study monitoring, data visualization, safety review, and exploratory analysis
  • Develop modular, scalable, and well-documented R code following best practices
  • Create interactive dashboards, visualizations, and bespoke analytical tools for cross-functional teams
  • Optimize Shiny app performance, security, and usability for deployment in regulated environments
  • Ensure all deliverables comply with CDISC standards, regulatory guidance, and internal SOPs
  • Act as a subject matter expert for R and R Shiny within the team
  • Mentor junior programmers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives
  • Participate in study meetings, providing technical insights and programming expertise
  • Influence best practices, pipelines, and automation strategies for modernizing statistical workflows
  • Collaborate with statisticians, data managers, clinical programmers, and project leads to design, develop, and maintain R-based solutions supporting study monitoring, data review, and analytical insight generation

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Statistical Programmer within the pharmaceutical/biotech/CRO industry
  • Strong clinical data experience, including CDISC (SDTM & ADaM) and TLF production
  • R Shiny experience, including end-to-end app development, UI/UX design, dashboard visualizations (ggplot2/plotly), performance optimization and debugging
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Experience with Python, SAS, or other analytical tools
  • Familiarity with pharmacovigilance or safety review workflows
  • Experience with Real World Evidence data
  • Experience deploying R Shiny apps (Shiny Server, Posit Connect, etc.)
  • Exposure to automation, data engineering, or cloud environments
  • Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Career development and access to modern tools and training
  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways